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14

DUTY LOCATIONS:

1 vacancy in the following location:Washington DC, DC United StatesView Map

WHO MAY APPLY:

Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is widely considered to be one of the best retirement plans in the world and a model for defined contribution plans. We are seeking a champion for its continual improvement.

The FRTIB is an Independent Federal Agency responsible for administering the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). We help Federal employees and members of the Uniformed Services retire with dignity by providing benefits similar to private sector 401(k) plans. The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is widely considered to be one of the best retirement plans in the world and a model for defined contribution plans.

Mission - Our Core Purpose

Administer the TSP solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries

Core Values - What We Stand For

Participant-FocusedIntegrityEfficiency

The FRTIB is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC), and performs a broad range of complex duties associated with planning, implementing, managing, and evaluating a comprehensive information security program for the Agency. This position is located in the Office of Technology Services (OTS).

KEY REQUIREMENTS

U.S. Citizen

Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation

DUTIES:

Ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of software applications and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.

Evaluates, acquires, configures, and uses software intended to ensure that automated systems and software applications are secure from unauthorized use, viruses, and other problems that would compromise sensitive information in terms of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, or would compromise other aspects of overall system security.

Reviews and evaluates information security policies, and identifies the need for change based on new security technologies or threats. Tests and implements new policies, and institutes measures to ensure awareness and compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To qualify for this position,
applicants must meet the specialized experience as described below:

GS-14 Specialized Experience:One year of specialized experience
equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Such experience may
include performing work that involves participating in ensuring the
confidentiality, integrity, and availability of software applications and data
through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and
enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and
tools.

-AND-

Possess
the IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed
below:

1. Information Assurance - Knowledge
of methods and procedures to protect information systems and data by ensuring
their availability, authentication, confidentiality, and integrity.

2. Information Security - Knowledge of
methods, tools, and procedures, including development of information security
plans, to prevent information systems vulnerabilities, and provide or restore
security of information systems and network services.

3. Software Application Security -
Responsible for the development and maintenance of documentation required for
System Planning and Authorization to include but not limited to Security
Control Assessment Plans, System Categorization and Risk Assessments, System
Security Plans, and Contingency Plans.

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE DATE THE REFERRAL LIST IS ISSUED.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility requirements such as Time-in-Grade, minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements by the close date of this announcement.

Time-in-Grade: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time-in-Grade Requirement, which is 52 weeks of Federal Service at the next lower grade, (GS-13 for GS-14).

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your resume will be reviewed to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will further be evaluated on information provided in the Questionnaire. The questionnaire collects information on your education, training, and experience related to the following competencies:

If you are found Well-Qualified for this vacancy, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further review. Well-Qualified means, you must meet all the minimum qualification standards and be assessed and assigned a rating of at least Well-Qualified to receive special selection priority. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority.

BENEFITS:

Working for the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Retirement System. The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board also has agency specific benefits including flexible work schedules and the possibility of student loan repayment.

If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.

Direct deposit:Direct deposit of pay is required.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Well-qualified means, you must meet all the minimum qualification standards listed above and be assessed and assigned the rating of at least Well-Qualified to receive special selection priority.

You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/

Veteran's Preference: If you are claiming veterans preference, you must submit documentation described in the "Required Documents" section. For more information regarding veteran's preference please go to http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

Relocation incentives:No relocation expenses will be paid for this position.

Probationary Period: One-year trial/probationary period may be required.

Background Suitability Investigation:Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation and the granting of a Federal suitability or security clearance.

Temporary Duty Travel: TDY for this position is 10 percent.

HOW TO APPLY:

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit my Answers button at the end of the process.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the More Information link under the application status for this position.

If you cannot apply online:1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View. 2. Print 1203FX form to provide your response to the questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/opm1203fx.pdf, and 3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

The complete application package must be submitted by Wednesday, August 14, 2013.

NOTE: If all required documents are not received by the closing date, you will be rated ineligible, and your application will not move forward to the selection official.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Please be advised, the following documents are required even if you are already a current FRTIB employee:

1. Resume (Please include on your resume the experience you wish to be considered for the review of your qualifications, the dates of employment with month and year, and hours worked per week). Resumes that do not contain all of the necessary information to determine qualifications may be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position. Your latest resume submission is the one that will be used to determine your qualifications. 2. OF-306, please visit http://www.opm.gov/forms/html/OF.asp for a fillable OF-306 form.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by the office for a possible interview.

Once this process has been completed, you will receive notice via email (or by mail if no email address was provided during the application process).This process is generally completed within 4-6 weeks.